More Support for Employees on Family Leave

UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding Program Expands

The University of California introduced the Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) leave in 2021, providing up to eight weeks of partially paid income during an approved leave for qualifying family care reasons. That commitment to family-friendly policies expanded in 2023 when PFCB was expanded to replace 100% of eligible earnings for staff taking these family leave types effective January 1, 2023.

PFCB is available for Family and Medical Leaves (FML) taken in a block of one workweek or more for the following qualifying reasons:

• Caring for a family member with a serious health condition
• Bonding with a new child
• Military Caregiver Leave
• Qualifying Exigency Leave

This generous paid leave option replaces income that could otherwise be lost during an approved Family and Medical leave. For more information and details about the PFCB leave option please visit the Pay for Family Care and Bonding web page on UCnet or consult with a UCSB leave coordinator.